WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a senior-level System RTL designer with a strong background or passion for IP architecture to join AMD’s industry-leading team. In this role, you will influence future architecture directions, own complex IP integration strategies, and collaborate closely with world-class experts to deliver groundbreaking silicon solutions. You will balance performance, power, and area while driving schedules and managing risk, working at the forefront of CPU/GPU/SoC innovation.
THE PERSON
You are an excellent communicator who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You build strong relationships across teams, influencing with empathy and clarity. You demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving when tackling complex challenges. A natural mentor and team player, you elevate others through knowledge sharing while remaining detail-oriented and accountable in delivering results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define IP features and capabilities; own architecture and micro-architecture requirements
- Drive technical specifications for IP blocks and provide direction to execution teams
- Align and optimize hardware (silicon), firmware, and feature enablement for performance and power
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks and resolve architecture-level issues
- Own architecture analysis and support feature-change requests from marketing/business teams
- Partner with design teams on area/floorplan refinement, timing targets, verification test plans, and pre-silicon debug/performance sign-off
- Support post-silicon teams for performance tuning, power optimization, and issue debug
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Deep expertise in systems and IP architecture with a focus on SerDes, fabrics, memory subsystems, I/O, clocking, or security
- Experience analyzing CPU/GPU/system-level performance bottlenecks and workloads
- Knowledge of power management, low power microarchitecture, and design methodologies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
